Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy New Year January 2011

A new year 2011, a time to look back over your shoulder and

see all the things we have done, things we have experienced

and those moments that we did things that made a difference.

Now we have an opportunity to look forward to a new year, a

new beginning.

Instead of setting goals or resolutions that we seem to break

soon after we made them, maybe we could look at the good

things that we can do and make them even better.

In year 2011, think that good things will happen. Express

gratitude to those around you. Put your gripes away in a box

and forget them. Be patient and forgiving with everyone

around you. Do something special for yourself. Reach out to

someone who needs comfort. Focus deeply one moment each

day. Work at not being critical of others but more

understanding.

There is a song that says, “We are all in the same boat brother.

You rock it too far to the right you fall in the waddah, rock it

too far to the left you fall in the same waddah, and it’s just as

wet on both sides.”

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Annual Membership meeting

(We need you)

Since last January, 2010, your board has worked

diligently and was available to work with all the

residents to help voice issues and concerns to be

brought to management.

Do you have a plan to make Southfork a better place to

socialize in? Do you want “change?” Do you have any

community events that you wish you had more

influence over? Do you have any ideas you’d like to

see implemented? Are you on a committee or a board

member and would like to have more prominence?

Here’s an opportunity to become more active in our

community. So, don’t sit back and complain after the

fact, come and join the forces!!!!

As a board member, your voice will be heard and

counted on for important issues and also being on a

committee will help anything that affects our community

association.

Please come forward as a member before the January

24th annual membership meeting, because your votes

count. Please help to make this a better community.

Let your voice be heard. Use your expertise and talents

to help our community. Volunteer for a committee today

if you don’t want to be on the board!

REMEMBER – you must have your dues of $20.00

paid by January 15th, 2011 in order to vote or be on any

committee. Please submit payment to Phyllis Grossi,

Treasurer.

Newsletter Information

Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of every month.

Please contact the editor ( Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105 or drop off the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All

newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at www.floridacommunities.com. (click on Southfork at bottom of

page)

Please contact Phyllis Grossi for any changes, deletions or additions to the calendar by the 15th of each month. Phone

number is 567-6105

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A Last Word on Communication

A Minnesota couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to

stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.

Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. So, the husband left

Minnesota and flew to Florida on Thursday, with his wife flying down the following day.

The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an email to

his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address, and without realizing his error,

sent the email.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Houston, a widow had just returned home from her husband’s funeral. He was a

minister who was called home to glory following a heart attack. The widow decided to check her email

expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she gasped and fainted…..

The widow’s son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which

read:

TO: My loving Wife

Subject: I’ve arrived

Date: October 16, 2010

I know you’re surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send

emails to your loved ones. I’ve just arrived and have been checked in.

I’ve seen that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing you then!!!!!! Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.

P.S. Be prepared, IT’S VERY HOT DOWN HERE!

Sick List

Don Reno James Sergent Ted Sternhardt Lou Doten

Get well wishes to all!

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IN MEMORIAM

Isabel Wirth Sister passed away

Chuck Marinacci Resident passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

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New Residents

Arthur & Juana Addington 11018 Mesquite Dr

Herbert & Suzanne Goltz 11108 Mustang Dr

Welcome to our community!

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Water Aerobics

Due to chilling mornings and cold water, water aerobics is cancelled until further notice.

Thank you, Kathy Gallick

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Take Heed in your driving here in Southfork

On Friday, December 10,2010 a resident was coming from her home on Ewing and turned onto Wilds Road coming

to the clubhouse and did one of those short stops and then made her right turn. Lo and Behold there was a cop car

and stopped her and just gave her a warning. He did ask to see her drivers license which she did not have on her and

told her to carry it on her at all times in case of an accident. They would at least know who she was and where she

lived. So be careful because it is a county road!!!!!

From Norm’s Desk

Well, time flies when you are having fun. Another year has about come and gone.

We have accomplished a lot this year and I sincerely hope that we can accomplish as

much next year. I have had a lot of very nice compliments and I really appreciate them.

Sandie and I have not taken a vacation for three (3) years, so I think we will take a couple

of weeks over the holidays and visit our kids up in Georgia. Both daughters have new

homes that we haven’t seen yet, so we will kill 2 birds with one stone. We want to wish

all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

We will be putting a large dumpster in for a month again this winter, but please, DO NOT

and I repeat, DO NOT throw away any of the following in it…..Batteries, Paint, TV”S

and Appliances. However, broken furniture, bedding etc. are allowed. Any items not

allowed may be taken to East Pasco Transfer Station, located @ 9626 Handcart Rd, from

7am to 5pm Monday thru Saturday.

I have posted Pasco County’s Rules on the bulletin board for your information.

Norm

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2011 Association Dues Increase

At our recent Association meeting on Monday, December 13th, the membership voted to have the

Annual Dues which have been $15.00 since 1994, raised to an annual fee of $20.00. A chart

was shown on the cost increase of many items and the annual dues pay for many things such as

Kitchen Supplies, Insurance fee, State Fee, Various events with entertainment at no cost to the

residents, Office supplies, Purchase of equipment and much more that is not designated here.

A lot of residents don’t understand that to run a successful Association there are costs involved

and this extra $5.00 could help in many ways. Thanks for your understanding!

from the Association President

Dear Southfork Family,

Happy 2011!!!! Our Association Board met with Scott Heiler, Paul Johnston and Norm Spence on December 9th,

2010 for our Annual Management/Board/Association meeting. Our meeting was one of the very best annual

meetings.

Scott Heiler called me the following day to thank the Board and so that I could announce the GOOD NEWS at our

December 13th, membership meeting.

The most important item is that Scott has agreed to meet with the Board in August to negotiate the rent increase for

2012.

There will be new carpeting installed, ceiling tiles replaced and improved electrical outlets in the Club House.

A large dumpster will be placed in the RV section for one month in the near future. There will be restrictions of

items to be placed in the dumpster. Please cooperate.

Pictures and information of Homes For Sale By Owner may be posted in the library. A sign will be posted in the hall

way indicating where the information is available.

The additional $51.24 County Water Shed tax was explained. You may remember that the county eliminated the

personal property tax on garage, utility buildings and carports a few years ago. The water shed tax replaces that tax,

so that EVERY home in Pasco County is taxed. In their wisdom, they passed the responsibility of collecting that tax

to the Mobile Home Management to collect. We will attempt to have a County Commissioner at our next meeting.

Thanks to the members, who attended our membership meeting and unanimously voting for the much needed

increase of the annual dues.

Dot Cady

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Committee’s Here In Southfork

Its that time of year again and we will be looking for people to chair some of our committee’s and the rest

as volunteers willing to help these chair people.

We have numerous committee’s for you to choose from so become active and interact with your fellow

neighbor’s. This is a good way for any new residents who would like to become active and meet your

neighbors to join forces and make new friends!

If interested in any, please contact Dot Cady and find out what they are.

Women’s Club

The December meeting was opened at 9:30am and we had 47 ladies attending our Christmas party. All the

reports were read and approved.

I want to acknowledge all the efforts that Mary Bolin has put in organizing our annual bazaar and thank her

because our bazaar was a huge success. Thanks also to everyone who participated in it. I cannot name

them all because it was a team effort. Thanks also to all the residents who gave us their support.

We will have a second fundraiser on February 13th. A Chili Supper , all you can eat, this will be served

with a Salad, Crusty Bread and a piece of Cake. So many ladies already volunteered to cook the Chili and it

is fantastic to see so many people volunteering because half of what we make goes to Charity.

We will also have a Mystery Auction with Cash Prizes. The Men’s Club accepted to go and see different

merchants and ask for their support. Please bring money to bid on these items because you will be happily

surprised.

After the Auction we will have a show called the “Oldies Newlywed Game.” If you want to participate,

please call Phyllis Grossi. At this time we have our three couples but feel free to apply, we can always take

more. These three couples will also get nice gifts and this should be a fun evening with a lot of laughs and

all of this for $7.00 a ticket. If you don’t have a ticket now please contact me. We are limited in how

many we can sell and by now we have sold more than half. Last year we were sold out, so please call me

for tickets @ 567-9634. “NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.”

We also had a gift exchange at this meeting and we all received beautiful gifts. It was a lot of fun and this

put us in the Christmas Spirit.

After the meeting was closed we then went to continue our Christmas Party at the Golden Corral. This

meal was paid for by the Women’s Club in appreciation for all their efforts during the year.

Next month we will have a PJ party. I forgot to mention at this meeting that we would like for the ladies to

bring Breakfast food. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse. We will have nice prizes and

surprises.

SEE YOU AT THE JANUARY 5TH MEETING IN YOUR NIGHTWEAR @ 9:30AM --DON’T FORGET

THE BREAKFAST FOOD’S.

Marielle

PS: I wish you all a Happy New Year and a healthy and long life.

Southfork Men’s Club

The December social meeting was held at the Golden Corral with 21 members present. No business was

discussed.

Please plan to attend the next meeting at the clubhouse on January 6, 2011 @ 9am. Lots to be worked out

with members.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone from the Men’s Club.

Don Duarte

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Library Bulletin Board

Posting of Ads for Homes that are For Sale in Southfork Park

As per a meeting with the park owner, Scott Heiler and the Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association

Board, residents of Southfork will be allowed to post their homes for sale in the library inside the clubhouse

on the bulletin board.

Due to size restraints of the “Items for Sale” board in the library, the For Sale Signs will be limited to 4” x

6” card size. They should include if possible, a picture of the home, street address, contact name, current

phone number and asking price of the home.

Any questions, please contact Craig Whitbeck

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Emergency Notice: Secretary Needed

WE NEED A SECRETARY FOR OUR ASSOCIATION BOARD. PLEASE, STEP

FORWARD…………………WE NEED YOU!!!!!! Come to our January 24th meeting and

apply………

Southfork Annual Association Meeting

What: Our annual homeowner’s meeting is a chance to meet new neighbors, catch up

with old friends and discuss local issues. This January meeting has been designated by

our by-laws to be the first meeting of the fiscal year with the election of new officer’s and

directors. Please plan to attend and learn what’s happening in Southfork!

Where: Southfork Clubhouse, January 24th, 2011 at 9A.M. sharp!

Why: It’s your neighborhood, too! With our combined efforts, we can continue to

make our community a better social environment with better communication to

everyone. We need everyone’s support to help and vote on issues that everyone is happy

with! It is next to impossible to please everyone but there are ways to try and appease

most of the people. If there is anyone who is interested in being an officer or run as a

director your name must be handwritten in on the already printed ballot because

nominations were closed at the November membership meeting!

Who: You, the homeowners, must have your yearly dues paid by January 15th in order to

vote for any new officer/director’s. The annual yearly dues is $20.00 per household and

only one (1) member of each household is eligible to vote. Submit payment to treasurer

(Phyllis Grossi) @ 567-6105, or drop off at 11150 Mesquite Dr or place in the suggestion

box in the lobby of the clubhouse.

How: No need to RSVP, just show up!

Reason: We need more then one candidate for each office to run. If there is only 1

person for each office with no competition, elections will be held and the slate is

automatically given to the only ones listed for each office. So, if you want “change” this

is the time to do it!!! Please, come and submit your name or your ideas.

Application for

Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association

$20.00 per year, due in January

First/last Name ____________________________________________________________

Spouse/Other _____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________

Phone Number _____________________________________________________________

Deposit in Association Suggestion box in the lobby of the clubhouse (Envelope stating Association Dues)

Application for

Southfork Women’s Club

$5.00 per year, due in January

First/last name_________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number ________________________________________________________________________

Deposit in Suggestion box in the lobby (Envelope stating Women’s Club dues)

Application for

Southfork Men’s Club

$12.00 per year, due in January

First/Last Name ________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________________________________________

Deposit in Association box in lobby (Envelope stating for Men’s Club Dues)

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Suggestions (only) (in bold) for the annual by law changes at Association Meeting

Article V

Section 5.2 Meetings. Annual and Special meetings shall be held as described in Sections 5.3

and 5.4. Regular meetings will be held on the fourth Monday, unless otherwise specified by

the Board, in the months of November (Bylaws and Nominations), January (Elections),

February (Transition), and March(last membership meeting until November.) Any other

business can be discussed at any meetings.

Article 7.6 Duties. Duties of the officers are as follows:

C. Secretary: The secretary shall record the votes and keep the minutes of the meetings of the

Association and the meetings of the Board of Directors, keep the corporate seal of the

Association and affix it on all papers requiring said seal; serve notice of meetings of the

Association and the Board, Keep appropriate current records showing the members of the

Association with their addresses , the signature of the secretary shall be placed on file with the

designated financial institutions of the Association so that the secretary may, when

authorized by the board, co sign checks and promissory notes in the absence of either

president, vice president or the treasurer, and shall perform such other duties as may be

required by the Board.

D. Treasurer: The treasurer shall receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies

of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by the resolution of the Board, shall

co-sign all checks and promissory notes for the Association, keep proper books of account,

shall cause a bi-annual audit of the Association Books to be made by a committee appointed by

the Board at the completion of each fiscal year; and shall prepare a statement of income and

expenditures to be presented to the membership at its annual and regular meetings. Copies

will be made available on request. After annual audit is completed in January preparation

must be made to file yearly Short Form 990 tax form to be sent to the IRS. The treasurer shall

maintain a petty cash fund in an amount sufficient to insure the smooth conduct of Association

business and activities.

Suggestions (only) (in bold) for the annual by law changes at Association Meeting

Cont’d from previous page

Under Section 10.6 Bylaws Committee:

The very last paragraph Starting with the - words Appointed by the board and shall consist of

a chairperson etc. does not belong with this bylaw and is a duplicate of Section 10.7

Membership Committee and should be removed.

Section 10.8 Audit Committee:

The audit committee chairperson shall be appointed by the Board at the organizational meeting

and shall serve for one (1) year. The committee shall consist of a chairperson and at least three

(3) other members of the Association. The purpose of the committee is to provide oversight of

all financial dealings of the Association and to perform an audit of the Association finances BI-

ANNUALLY.

The previous page and this page are the proposed by law changes and we would like for

everyone to look at them and be ready to vote either yes or no to these changes at our

meeting on January 24, 2011. Bring them with you if you need to discuss.

Thank you, Board and Officers

OUT AND ABOUT

HAPPY NEW YEAR

January 11, 2011 (Departing at 1:00pm)

MYSTERY LUNCHEON/DINNER

We will, of course, car pool again and drive around, more or less lost, for about forty (40) miles.

This trip will incorporate a few new wrinkles, as there will be more than one leader. This means, Map readers have

to be very good as others are following you!

GPS’s, Cell Phones, CB Radios and Compasses, are all allowed…..

Map Readers, “note” the last.

Our destination is a fine American Fare (Sport Pub) type restaurant. Much on the order of ”Clermont”, but larger,

nicer, newer, with a far greater offering:

Menu includes a 12oz Prime Rib platter, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Seafood, Salads, Soups and of course desserts,

Something for all appetites.

A sign- up sheet will be posted in the Club House.

Jim & Carolyn McAdams

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REHABILATATION AIDS

Our closets, sheds, or garages are storing, Crutches, Walkers, Canes, Chairs, Seats etc.

Having a recent short term need of a walker, I wondered how many of these items are being stored in our homes.

I have no doubt that a short term loan of them to our residents could be possible.

I suggest an owners listing be prepared and posted in the First-Aid cupboard in the kitchen or the bulletin board at

the clubhouse. Anyone may itemize an item they would loan out with any pertinent info.

An article can be placed in the newsletter if anyone is interested.

Thanks, Jim McAdams

BAKED ZITI

½ pound ziti

1 (15oz) container ricotta cheese

3 cups (12oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups spaghetti sauce, divided (or more as needed)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 In a large pot of boiling water, cook ziti until just barely tender, drain and place in a bowl

3. Mix ricotta cheese and half the mozzarella cheese with the ziti.

4. Coat 9’ x 13’ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Cover bottom of pan with half of the spaghetti sauce.

6. Spoon ziti mixture into pan, cover with remaining spaghetti sauce.

7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

8. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese melts and is light golden.

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People Like You

A brand new year!

A clean slate on which to write our hopes and dreams.

This year: Less time and energy on things; More time and energy on people.

All of life’s best rewards, deepest and finest feelings,

greatest satisfactions, come from people-- people like you. Happy New Year!

By Joanna Fuchs

ANNUAL Mixed Men’s &Women’s HAND AND FOOT

TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22TH, 2011 AT 11AM. There will be

cash prizes and the sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Deadline

for signing up is January 14th, 2011. Entry fee is $5.00 per person.

Please check bulletin board at the Clubhouse for the sign up sheet.

All entrants, please bring a finger food.

Thanks in advance to everyone who will help make this a success

and hopefully it can be held each year.

Yarn Hookers

The Yarn Hookers meet every Thursday evening at 6:30pm. Over the past year the attendance has dwindled down

quite a bit so we have sent out a flyer to Ramblewood Village, Blue Jay and Harmony Heights and others to join us

on Thursday evenings.

The group will be knitting and crocheting for themselves. We will be working on a project starting the first

Thursday in January and the first project will be for a Lap Quilt and you need 4 skeins of yarn and a size 13 knitting

needle. Any who do not know how to knit, don’t worry, (crocheter’s bring a pattern) we will teach you.

When this project is completed we will have another and then another and that is the object and purpose of this

group to help those who want to learn how to crochet and to knit and for it to be just a relaxing evening.

Any questions, call Phyllis @ 567-6105

Yarn Hooker’s Bazaar Update

At the annual Women’s Club Bazaar, the Yarn Hookers did very well but also had many left over items

that did not sell. So a decision was made to donate all the items left to the Royal Oak Nursing home in

Dade City and Mary Bolin took the Women’s and Children’s items to donate and sell for us. The

reception to these donated items was astounding and greatly accepted with open arms and a big Thank

You was given to the group.

The Nursing home explained that so many people are in need and they also explained they do have an

Arts and Crafts room and many items are badly needed. They do a lot with beads etc. and they depend

a lot on donations from the many communities etc. So if any of you have anything that these nursing

home residents can use, it sure would be appreciated and can be dropped off there at any time.

It was also a decision not to be participating in any future Bazaars because of lack of participation and

also there was no storage room for any of these items kept in my home or any where else. So from this

point on we will not be accepting any donations from any resident, any longer.

The group will still be meeting weekly on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and making items for

themselves.

Thanks to all who have donated in the past to this group.

Phyllis Grossi

Restaurant of the Month

Weck’s American Grill

18450 US Hwy 41 N. & Sunset Point

Lutz, Fl

813-948-1615

3 miles S. of SR 54

Behind McDonalds @ Sunset & 41

2 miles North of Bearss

Hours: Mon - Thur - 11am to 9:30pm

& Fridays 11am until 10pm

This months restaurant review is more of an update, more then a review of a new restaurant. The main

attraction to this “little gem” was and still is, the “Beef on Weck” sandwich, which is “slow roasted and

thinly sliced roast beef, piled high on a Kimmelweck roll (think of Kaiser Roll with salt on the top) and

served with a side of Au Jus and fresh horseradish.

For all of you Western New Yorkers you will know what this is all about. Once you follow the “sirens

call” for this signature item, you become susceptible to many of their other tasty wonders.

On the menu is many of Weck’s specialty sandwiches, most of which are named for streets and attractions

in the Buffalo, NY area and many new ones have been added to the menu since they moved from their old

location in Land O‘lakes. There are 8 different burgers (also stuffed burgers) to choose from and many

types of soups and salads with homemade dressings. Fridays are special with Weck’s delicious hand

dipped, beer battered Haddock, served with fries and slaw. Tuesdays they have a jazzed up New Orleans

dinner, Wednesday is Prime Rib night, Thursday -all day Shepherd’s Pie , Saturday nights is the Surf &

Turf special with the choice of Coconut or Seafood stuffed Shrimp or a large Maryland Crab cake.

After 4pm each day, a complete dinner entrée’ menu becomes available. Crowd pleasers & Appetizers,

such as Bangkok Shrimp, Onion Loaf, Jumbolicious Wings, Hummus & Greek Artichoke to name a few.

There is so much more that is not listed here and if you want comfort food or something more unusual, the

menu is extensive and the exploration is enjoyable.

They have a Full Bar with flat Screen TV’s, Happy Hour daily 4 to 7pm, Saturdays 11 to 7 featuring 2-4-1

Cocktails.

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Happy 2011 to all!

What a lesson we all can learn from this one...

A young couple moves into a new neighborhood.

The next morning while they are eating breakfast,

The young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.

"That laundry is not very clean", she said.

"She doesn't know how to wash correctly.

Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."

Her husband looked on, but remained silent.

Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry,

The young woman would make the same comments.

About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a

Nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:

"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly.

I wonder who taught her this.."

The husband said, "I got up early this morning and

Cleaned our windows."

And so it is with life. What we see when watching others

Depends on the purity of our minds and the window through which we look.

Southfork Etiquette

Have you gone to the kitchen in the clubhouse lately to find it with dirty counters and clutter in the sink?

Have you gone to the pool only to find the chairs all disarranged and with swimming gear scattered all

around?

Maybe it is time to think about some rules of SOUTHFORK ETIQUETTE, we can all abide by to help our

neighbors to enjoy our park more each day.

When you use the kitchen in the clubhouse for any function or just by yourself, put leftovers away and

please wipe down the counters and clean out the sinks so that the next user will find them clean and

sanitary.

When you use the tables and chairs take just a moment before leaving the clubhouse to straighten the

chairs and wipe down the table so that the next user will find it clean and orderly.

When you use the pool, return your lounge or table and chair to some kind of order. Please take

swimming items with you rather than leaving them in the cabana.

If you use the doggy walk or pet areas, be sure to pick up after your pet so that others do not have to

pick up after you.

If you are walking or traveling around the park and notice litter on the ground or street, pick it up and

dispose of it properly. If everyone takes the time to do this there will be no unsightly litter on our

grounds.

Southfork recycles and it benefits “YOU.” Instead of giving your aluminum cans to the Saturday morning

recycle company or sending them with your trash to the landfill, why not bring your aluminum cans to

the receptacles in the clubhouse, pool area, or down in the RV storage area. There is also a newspaper

dumpster in the RV storage area for your old newspapers. A couple of men here at SF bag up the cans

and take them to the recycle center in Zephyrhills and that nets a check for close to $40 every couple of

months. The newspapers are picked up by a company that also pays us cash. The funds from the paper

and aluminum recycle effort go into the treasury of the Association that provides activities etc. and

enjoyment for all the association members.

Southfork is a great place to be whether you live here year round or just seasonally. Greet your

neighbor when you pass him/her on the street, practice conservation, pick up a piece of litter, recycle

something to make the world a little greener.

IF WE PRACTICE A LITTLE “SOUTHFORK ETIQUETTE,” LIVING HERE WILL ONLY GET A LITTLE BETTER!

Submitted by Jim Morvatz

Suggestions For A Happy Life For 2011

Believe in miracles but don’t depend on them. Say something positive as early as possible everyday.

Regardless of the situation, remember that nothing is ever lost by courtesy.

Never open the refrigerator when you are bored. Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little

things well. Never refuse holiday dessert. Never allow anyone to intimidate you and stand your ground.

Always compliment, flower gardens and new grandchildren etc. Never hesitate to do what you know is

right. Share your knowledge and experiences. Forgive quickly!!!! Kiss slowly. Don’t be so open minded

that your brains fall out.

Compliment the parents when you observe a well behaved child. Never pass up a chance to be in a

parade. Seek respect, rather than popularity. Seek quality rather than luxury. Seek refinement,

rather than fashion.

Never forget that it takes only one person or one idea to change your life forever. Play catch with a

grandchild, shoot a few hoops and show them you really care. Respect your elders even though you are

one…………..Hold yourself to the same high standards that you require of others.

Let your children/grandchildren observe your being generous to those in need. Return shopping carts

to the designated areas. Stay humble. Stay on your toes. Remember that you can miss a lot of good

things in life by having the wrong attitude. When in doubt, SMILE! Teach your children/grandchildren

the pride, satisfaction and dignity of doing any job well. Remember that cruel words deeply hurt.

Remember that loving words quickly heal.

Hold a child or an elderly’s hand when crossing the street. Never deny anyone the opportunity to do

something nice for you. Watch your back! Watch your weight! Watch your language!

Whisper in the ear of someone you care about, “I Love You!”

HAVE A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2011

AND THEN IT IS WINTER:

You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems

just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a

way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went.

I know that I lived them all……

And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams…But, here it is, the winter

of my life and it catches me by surprise…How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where

did my youth go?

I remember well…seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were

years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it

would be like…But, here it is…my friends are retired and getting gray…they move slower and I see an

older person now. Many are in better shape than me..but , I see the great change…Not like the ones that

I remember who were young and vibrant..but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now

older folks that we used to see and never thought we’d be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat

anymore…it’s mandatory! Cause if I don’t on my own free will..I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of

strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!!!

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I’m not sure how long it will last..this I know,

that when it’s over..its over…Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn’t done…things I should

have done, but indeed, there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime…

So, if you’re not in your winter yet, let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So,

whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don’t put things off too long!

Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or

not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life…so, live for good today and “:Life is a

gift to you.” The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.

LIVE IT WELL!!...ENJOY TODAY!!!...DO SOMETHING FUN!!!...BE HAPPY!!!...BE THANKFUL!!!

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Computer Help Available

Local area resident (father-in-law lives in Southfork) ,

willing to Tutor and give training, Installation of new

equipment , In home service, Computer repair. Call for

flat rate fee.

Patrick Barnett @352-521-3234

Space available

Avon: Catalogs are available if interested. Please call

Tanya or Bobby Hahn @ 567-7125 or email

@ tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

Space Available!

Cleaning Help Available

Need help Cleaning Your Home?

Call Ruth @ 352-437-4984 or stop by @ 10976 Prairie Dr

No job to big or to small!

Pet Sitting

Will pet sit, at your house or mine. One on one

attention, not a kennel.

Paula Campbell

10936 Tumbleweed Dr

352-437-4538

Handyman Available

Steve Coker does inside and outside jobs, even hanging

curtains or blinds, touch up painting, power washing,

yard work, shuttle to the airport, seasonal maintenance,

computer training etc.

Call Steve, 813-695-0451

teachermusic@tampabay.rr.com

License # 081820

Southfork January 2011 Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday : Church Of Your Choice …”May I” card game @6:30pm, 2nd, 4th and 5th weeks

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Monday: Coffee @ 8am…… Line Dance @ 10am…… Women’s Poker @ 12:30

Men’s Shuffleboard @ 1pm…… Hand/Foot @6pm……Euchre, 6:30pm

Ladies Golf

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Tuesday: Mixed Shuffleboard 9am……Exercise @ 10am……Sequence @1pm

Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm……Ladies Shuffleboard @ 3pm

Men’s Poker @ 4:30pm ……Dbl Pinochle @ 6:30pm……Bowling @12 noon

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Wednesday: Men’s Golf……Quilting@ 9AM……Bridge @ 1pm.…..Horseshoe’s @1pm

Men’s shuffleboard @ 1pm……

Bingo @ 6:30pm TRASH PICKUP @ AM

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Thursday: Hand & Foot @ 9am……Water Aerobics @9:45am

Bible Study @12:30.…..Dominoes @1pm……Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm

Horseshoes @3pm……Ladies Shuffle @ 3pm……Men’s Poker @ 4:30pm

Yarn Hookers @ 6:30pm

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Friday: Mixed Shuffleboard @ 9am……Exercise @ 10am……Women’s Poker @ 12:30

Men’s Shuffleboard @ 1pm……Bid Euchre @ 7pm

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Saturday: “65” (Card Game) @ 7pm TRASH PICKUP @ am

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Special Monthly Events January 1st (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM

January 2nd (Sun) Bunco night 6:30pm

January 5th (Wed) Womens Club PJ party 9:30am (remember to bring can foods for the poor)

January 6th (Thur) Men’s Club 9am

January 8th (Sat) Pancake Breakfast 8 to 9am

January 11th (Tue) Out and About (see bulletin board for sign up)

January 12th (Wed) Making of little dresses for Africa @8:30am

January 15th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM

January 16th: (Sun) Bunco night 6:30pm

January 17th: (Mon) B oard Association Meeting@9:00am

January 22nd (Sat) Hand and Foot Tournament 11am (Bring finger foods)

January 24th (Mon) Association membership meeting 9am (Elections)

January 29th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM